Demo

Manufacturing Associate

Lensa
Clark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/13/2025 CLOSED ON 10/24/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Associate position at Lensa?

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Kerry. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice.

Requisition ID: 58961

Position Type: (US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About The Role

Our Clark location is part of our Taste Division, producing flavors and ingredients. Our Clark facility is unique in the sense they have two buildings. The North building has a fruitier smell to it, the teams in that building are producing natural flavoring and essential oils. The South building is the complete opposite, it will have savory and garlic smells because the team is producing seasonings for meat, chicken broth, and beef gravy.

160 Terminal Ave, Clark, NJ 07066

Hourly non-union

The typical hiring range for this role is $22.00 per hour and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications. This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Shift: 2nd shift. 2:30pm to 10:30pm plus .50 shift differential.

Key responsibilities

Dry Blending Operator

Description And Responsibilities

Training will take place on a first shift or on off shifts. Must be available for weekend work as needed. Shift subject to change

  • Compound formulas accurately by weight and by ingredients and ensure that the best methodology is utilized based upon the particular product or mix.
  • Possess and apply working knowledge of all raw materials before use, i.e: mixing/heating to ensure quality and consistency in batches.
  • Utilize inventory lot rotation (FIFO) for all materials used.
  • Possess and apply working knowledge of all pumps, mixers, scales, fork trucks, high density storage units, meters, and computers.
  • Follow all manufacturing instructions on formula batch sheet using proper mixing techniques to ensure product quality.
  • Properly label all batches submitted to the lab for evaluation.
  • Follow all 5S and Good Manufacturing Practices to maintain good housekeeping and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental laws and regulations.
  • Proper handling of Allergen products and equipment according to Allergen Control Procedures
  • Other duties assigned by Management

Qualifications And Skills

Minimum Requirements:

HS or equivalent experience

Must have experience within the Flavor or a closely related industry.

Must be proficient in compounding techniques and raw materials.

Must be proficient in the use of scales and other compounding equipment

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov) (http://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) .

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a starter kit, investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter

Posting Type: DNI

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $22

Associate Director, External Manufacturing Operations - Medical Devices
Merck -
Rahway, NJ
Manufacturing Supervisor
FreshRealm Talent Acquisition Team -
Linden, NJ
Manufacturing Technician
Integrated Resources INC -
South Plainfield, NJ

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Manufacturing Associate?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Manufacturing Associate career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$83,156 - $106,653
Income Estimation: 
$103,562 - $136,027
Income Estimation: 
$46,351 - $61,722
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
Income Estimation: 
$52,767 - $69,377
Income Estimation: 
$83,358 - $103,871
Income Estimation: 
$71,548 - $88,918
Income Estimation: 
$63,993 - $81,891
Income Estimation: 
$76,263 - $101,711
Income Estimation: 
$37,918 - $50,479
Income Estimation: 
$51,902 - $64,610
Income Estimation: 
$46,685 - $59,878
Income Estimation: 
$43,603 - $55,670
Income Estimation: 
$51,669 - $66,452
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Lensa

Lensa
Hired Organization Address Cheyenne, WY Full Time
Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Cengage Group, is seeking p...
Lensa
Hired Organization Address Kotzebue, AK Part Time
Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa doe...
Lensa
Hired Organization Address Sioux Falls, SD Full Time
Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, AutoZone, is seeking profes...
Lensa
Hired Organization Address Juneau, AK Full Time
Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, FUJIFILM Corporation, is se...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Manufacturing Associate jobs in the Clark, NJ area that may be a better fit.

Senior Associate, Assurance - Manufacturing

Forvis Mazars US, Woodbridge, NJ

IT ASSET MANAGER

Boston Associate Software Systems, Woodbridge, NJ

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!